University Police Lieutenant, Operations & Leadership

The California State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, dental & vision

P.O.S.T. retirement benefits

13+ paid holidays

Tuition fee waiver for employees

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The California State University, Bakersfield Police Department seeks an experienced Lieutenant to lead 24/7 law enforcement operations, oversee patrol, investigations, and support services, and act as field commander at major incidents and events.

Under direction of the Chief of Police, you will coordinate safety technology, manage staffing, and establish departmental goals while ensuring compliance with university policies. This role requires strong leadership and operational expertise.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or related field from an accredited university and a minimum of six (6) years of recent (within 3 years) of progressively responsible law enforcement or public safety experience.
• Experience should include at least two (2) years of experience supervising other law enforcement or public safety staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct work through subordinate supervisors, managers, and assigned personnel; establish accountability for work assignments, service delivery, and compliance with Department expectations and policies.
• Oversee recruiting, testing, interviewing, and background investigations of police officers, dispatcher, and parking candidates as needed.
• Provide administrative oversight of Department attendance, payroll, staffing, and related personnel processes.
• Develop and coordinate training related to new or revised policies, procedures, directives, and general orders to ensure personnel understand and consistently apply Department requirements.

Skills

Public safety leadership

Policy administration

Incident command

Decision making

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

The California State University, Bakersfield Police Department seeks an experienced Lieutenant to lead 24/7 law enforcement operations, oversee patrol, investigations, and support services, and act as field commander at major incidents and events.

Under direction of the Chief of Police, you will coordinate safety technology, manage staffing, and establish departmental goals while ensuring compliance with university policies. This role requires strong leadership and operational expertise.